State Virtual School Collaboration for Course Development

Session 5: Friday, November 11 from 9:45 - 10:45am
Lisa Berry,Academic Specialist,Idaho Digital Learning Academy
Peter Arashiro,Michigan Virtual University
Frances Saroki,Course Development Manager,Michigan Virtual University


Session Information


  • Location: White River Ballroom J (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Curriculum and Online Course Development
  • Grade Level Focus: K-5|6-8|9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: No
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

The Idaho Digital Learning Academy and Michigan Virtual University have teamed together to co-develop courses and learn what it is like to collaborate between virtual schools in the area of course development. This partnership allows for a sharing of philosophies and an expansion of talents for both organizations without increasing expenses. Common problems are addressed by a larger team, and a solution can be developed sharing resources and taking advantage of various skill sets.


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